Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134395326
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Suzanne M. Keller
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 2, Problem 45CT
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The change in one amino acid could affect hemoglobin function.
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The hemoglobin is a multi-subunit protein that carries the oxygen throughout the body via red blood cells (RBCs). Sickle cell anemia (SCA) is a condition in which the shape of the hemoglobin is changed and so, its function is altered. The genetic error that causes SCA begins at the DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) level. Thus, the synthesized hemoglobin has one amino acid difference as compared to the normal hemoglobin.
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Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)
Ch. 2 - Prob. 1MCCh. 2 - 2. Pick out the correct match(es) of element and...Ch. 2 - Important functions of water include which of the...Ch. 2 - 4. Alkaline substances include which of the...Ch. 2 - Glucose is to starch as a. a steroid is to a...Ch. 2 - 6. What lipid type is stored in fat deposits...Ch. 2 - Absence of which of the following...Ch. 2 - ATP is not associated with a. a basic nucleotide...Ch. 2 - The element essential for normal thyroid function...Ch. 2 - 10. Factors that increase the speed of chemical...
Ch. 2 - Why is a study of basic chemistry essential to...Ch. 2 - Matter occupies space and has mass. Explain how...Ch. 2 - Prob. 13SAECh. 2 - Prob. 14SAECh. 2 - Prob. 15SAECh. 2 - Prob. 16SAECh. 2 - All atoms are neutral. Explain the basis of this...Ch. 2 - Fill in the following table to fully describe an...Ch. 2 - Define radioactivity. If an element has three...Ch. 2 - Prob. 20SAECh. 2 - Prob. 21SAECh. 2 - Prob. 22SAECh. 2 - The two oxygen atoms forming molecules of oxygen...Ch. 2 - Prob. 24SAECh. 2 - 25. Identify each of the following reactions as a...Ch. 2 - Prob. 26SAECh. 2 - Prob. 27SAECh. 2 - 28. Define pH. The pH range of blood is from 7.35...Ch. 2 - Prob. 29SAECh. 2 - Prob. 30SAECh. 2 - Prob. 31SAECh. 2 - Prob. 32SAECh. 2 - 33. Name the two protein classes based on...Ch. 2 - Prob. 34SAECh. 2 - Prob. 35SAECh. 2 - 36. What is the structural unit of nucleic acids?...Ch. 2 - Prob. 37SAECh. 2 - 38. Explain why you can “stack” water slightly...Ch. 2 - Water is a precious natural resource in...Ch. 2 - Explain the unique chemical makeup and...Ch. 2 - 41. Several antibiotics act by binding to certain...Ch. 2 - 42. Mrs. Roberts, who is in a diabetic coma, has...Ch. 2 - Sarah is quite proud of her slender, model-like...Ch. 2 - Prob. 44CTCh. 2 - Prob. 45CT
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